Wild Spirit ~ Wild Heart

Kids are back in school and that can only mean one thing: HALLOWEEN IS COMING!!!! As I look around my studio and try to make some sense of these heaping piles of costumes and tutus, I realize that Halloween is my favorite holiday. It always has been from my earliest memories. It's not only that one day each year my tricky mind tells me it's ok to eat chocolate, (which is by far my favorite poison), it's also that one day your imagination is free to run as completely wild as your spirit. It's the one day, that no matter who you are, you only have to dream it, and you can be something or someone completely different.

I love the way the kids' faces light up as they run to our door to trick or treat us all dressed in their favorite costumes. My husband loves to put on his costume and act silly at the door so the kiddos can laugh and make fun of him. Last year was Tate's, our now 3 year old, first year of trick or treating. He loved the whole dress up part because he was way too excited to be a dinosaur, however, he grew tired of the process about 8 houses down our street. He trooped on though once he realized how much candy was filling his bag. This year, his costume of choice is a pirate. But not just any pirate. He will be sporting the Captain Jack Pirate Costume. He has been practicing his "argh" face and snarl for the last couple of weeks. You start early when your mom owns a boutique filled with costumes like: The Sock Monkey, Frankenstein, Spiderman, and the Dragon. Luckily, he doesn't have rule out all of the super cool girl costumes like: Batarina Ballerina, the Ruby Queen, Deluxe Witch, or the Lil' Love Bug.

But Halloween costumes are not just for the kiddos. Though my mermaid costume for girls was by far the most popular one last year, running a close 2nd was my catsuit by Leg Avenue for women. We will have those as stocked as we can this year to prepare for the kitty rush. However, loving Halloween as much as I do, I have decided to expand our costume department this year and really just go all out. If you are looking for a Halloween costume that you don't see in our online boutique, email me at nicki@gigglebugboutiqe.com. I will do my absolute best to find it for you.

Let's not forget Halloween costumes for pets. One of our most popular pieces all year round is our Top Hat for dogs. This year, the pet costumes have been expanded, and we have a ton more to offer. So, if you have a four legged friend that loves to express their personality by way of funky pet clothes, send them our way. Be sure to check out our Zelda Bee, Zelda Pirate and my favorite the Zelda Devil.

So, what will the husband and I be this year? I know you're dying to know. Besides dressing for the trick or treat event, we will be in attendance at the Baron MINI Cooper Halloween Bash. It gets bigger and better every year, and we always have such a blast. Last year, I drug my husband kicking and screaming as he was dressed as Pamela Anderson, and I was his (her) date as Tomm Lee. I thought it was genius, but he was not comfortable in his heals and short denim skirt. Everyone else thought he was the belle of the ball! So, this year, I'm letting him choose. So, at the moment it seems to be a toss up between Beetlejuice and "A Very Special Gift." I'll let you go see that one in the store if your inquiring mind must know. It's pretty funny made famous by Justin Timberlake on Saturday Night Live, if you can imagine.

I, on the other hand , am thinking this must be the year for wings. I have so many beautiful wings this year, and I can't wait to try them all on. I love the idea of being a fairy with sparkles and a tiara, but I think the only way to do that in a true"Nicki" fashion is to FUNK her up a bit. I'm thinking a dark, punk, rock, hip and haute fairy! It wasn't easy trying to choose between a Race Car Driver, a Mischevious Pirate or a Sexy Bumble Bee.

Many people are trying to save money this year, so we'll continue shopping for the best value Halloween costumes to bring you the best collection we can get our funky little fingers on. And of course, we'll keep blogging as we get closer to the big day. From all of us here at Giggle Bug Boutique, cheers to those who celebrate the wild side of their imagination and make no apologies for it!

Peace!